BARRINGTON — The man facing nine counts of possession of child sexual abuse images waived his arraignment at Strafford County Superior Court and entered a not guilty plea.

Arraignment for 20-year-old Brian Tilton, of Barrington, was scheduled for Thursday morning. Tilton decidedon Tuesday to waive his arraignment for Thursday, and no new court date has been scheduled.

Tilton, who remains being held at Strafford County House of Corrections on $10,000 cash bail, is accused of having digital images showing young girls either nude or performing sexual acts, according to court documents.

He was allegedly in possession of those images on Sept. 15.

Each charge Tilton is facing is a Class A felony, each carrying a maximum sentence of 7 ½ to 15 years in state prison.

Tilton was indicted on the nine possession of child sexual abuse images counts in November by a grand jury.

As part of his bail conditions, Tilton is prohibited of having contact with minors, and is prohibited from using computers or the Internet.